Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• Rosemary
• 500g beef mince
• 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
• Basil
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 beef stock cube
• 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped (optional)
• 125ml red wine
• 6 cherry tomatoes
• 200g spaghettit
• Parmesan cheese

Method

Put a large saucepan on a medium heat and add 1 tbsp of olive oil
Add onion, carrot, garlic cloves and rosemary, fry for 10 minutes. Stir until veg softens
Add mince and cook for 4 minutes until the meat is browned
Add chopped tomatoes, basil, oregano, bay leaves, tomato puree, beef stock, chilli, red wine and cherry tomatoes. Stir well
Bring to the boil, reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid. Cook for 1 hour or until the sauce thickens
Add some parmesan, season and stir
When the bolognese is neary finished, cook the spaghetti